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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 602.08 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 602.08 and 193.50 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 602.08 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/602.08 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 602.08 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 116,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,502.48/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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